Bananas are one of the healthiest things you can eat—rich in vitamins, fibre and potassium, they're a great source of energy and help your body stay fighting fit. But did you know you can get different health benefits from them based on what colour they are when you eat them?
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The breakdown
Eating green bananas might be best for diabetics as the starch has not yet been broken down into simple sugars.
Yellow bananas contain more sugar and are thus a hefty energy boost. They also contain more antioxidants and anti-cancer properties when they are ripened to this stage.
But for the maximum health benefits, it turns out that there's a clear winner! This banana has been proven to combat malignant cells and kill tumours, as well as have numerous other benefits on the immune system. Who knew?
So remember—eat plenty of bananas and make sure you're drinking enough water!
Want to find out which one is healthiest for your diet? Check the video and find out how long you should be keeping your bananas for before eating them, as well as what to look out for when doing your shopping!
